Leticia Porter

Dr. Porter is the current Assistant Dean and Director of the Full-Time MBA at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. As Assistant Dean she works with the Academic Director, professional staff, and student leaders to develop, communicate, and administer a full range of student advising and program services, including supporting faculty teaching and student organizations. She collaborates with other administrators at Marshall to direct the implementation of new program innovations and promote an outstanding student experience.

Dr. Porter has over 20 years of higher education administration experience, including academic program management, student services, enrollment, program assessment and accreditation, and strategic planning and implementation. In her previous role, she served as Assistant Dean of the Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, working with both graduate and undergraduate students. In addition to working with the undergraduate program, she directly managed all business graduate programs, including the MBA, all specialized Masters and graduate certificates.

She received her B.A. in International Relations and Business from USC. She went on to earn an MBA and a Ph.D. in Leadership from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.